Iga Swiatek Receives Unique LEGO Strawberry Gift After Wimbledon Win

Iga Swiatek, the reigning Wimbledon champion, returned home to a delightful surprise following her historic victory at SW19: a large LEGO model of a strawberry, a symbolic gift from her corporate partner, LEGO. This unique keepsake not only commemorates her achievement but also reflects her personal interests and creative hobbies.

Swiatek, who has held the title of World No. 1 in women's tennis, has expressed her fondness for building LEGO models as a way to unwind and maintain mental focus. "I like the process so much as it helps me to calm, focus on here and now, just be in the moment when I need it, for instance when I’m waiting for hours for my matches," she stated in an interview with Forbes in 2022. This particular model, crafted from approximately 3,000 LEGO bricks, features a miniature figurine of Swiatek herself holding a bowl of strawberries and cream along with two tiny tennis racquets.

The strawberry model represents Wimbledon's iconic snack and is a personal favorite of Swiatek, who humorously noted it as her preferred pasta topping. In an Instagram post revealing her gift, she mentioned, "[This] will remind me how important the small pleasures and joys in life are." The LEGO strawberry adds to a collection of bespoke LEGO creations gifted to her by the brand to celebrate her professional milestones.

Previously, Swiatek received a model of Court Philippe-Chatrier, complete with a miniature bakery inspired by a Parisian establishment, after winning her fourth French Open title last year. This model, which weighed 26 pounds, featured figurines of Swiatek, her team, her cat Grappa, and various Easter eggs, including characters from her favorite TV show, 'Friends', and soccer star Robert Lewandowski.

Swiatek's partnership with LEGO has proven fruitful, as she appreciates the creativity and imagination that goes into their designs. "I appreciate LEGO’s team creativity a lot. It’s a whole new level of what people’s imagination can do," she remarked, highlighting the artistic collaboration between the tennis star and the toy company.

As Swiatek continues to excel in her tennis career, her passion for LEGO serves as a unique outlet, allowing her to balance the pressures of professional sports with the joys of creativity. With her recent victory at Wimbledon, fans and followers will undoubtedly be eager to see what other milestones and surprises await her in the future.